Ok, this is probably the loft insulation scam. We’ve no idea how they actually scam you, because despite answering the questions in a manner that sounds like we need loft insulation – they’ve hung up on us and not only have we not managed to get anyone to call me back properly, the STD code is rarely local.
I guess the most logical reason behind the scam is that might bill you in advance of any loft insulation being installed, but do they bill you for an agreed amount or max out your credit card? Do they really have loft insulation installers all over the UK?
But one thing you might consider odd, why they say your calling from “your local postcode area” especially when the STD code from the call isn’t local either. It’s obviously a bit of laziness on the part of the pre-recorded voice your hearing. I’ve found asking what is my address and/or postcode is, what the guys name is and what company they are, usually gets rid of them.
The reason I always give is that I live in a flat and the flat above you isn’t the top floor, you can’t use their service, by which time the robot will be telling you “sorry and goodbye” and hang up.
All calls we have had calls on are registered with the Telephone Preference Service.